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Harnessing genetic variation in watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) and trait dissection in segregating populations through multivariate approaches.
BMC plant biology - 13 Jan 2026
Choudhary B R, Kumar Pawan, Ram Chet, Varshney Nitin, Ram Hanuman, Yadav Lalu Prasad, Choudhary M K, Kumar Naresh, Singh Dhurendra, Rane Jagadish
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BACKGROUND: Watermelon (Citrullus lanatus) is an important fruit crop where understanding genetic variability and trait dissection in segregating populations can accelerate breeding for yield and quality. This study assessed phenotypic variability, transgressive segregation, trait correlations, and multivariate patterns across F₂ to F₅ generations, integrating molecular markers for genetic validation. RESULTS: In...
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